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White’s absence wasn’t related to his recovery from a sports-hernia operation. A reserve linebacker and core special teamer, White is in line for more snaps on defense after the Pats released veteran Bobby Carpenter.

The former Cardinals backup running back totaled a career-high 413 scrimmage yards last season, banking four half-PPR finishes as an RB3 or better. Demercado caught 50 passes during his three seasons in Arizona and could challenge second-year RB Brashard Smith for receiving work. At worst, he can rotate in as a decent rusher whenever RB Kenneth Walker III needs a breather.

Schneider added that Charbonnet’s “outlook is good” before complimenting the running back’s “professionalism, work ethic, etc.” The Seahawks signed the former Packers RB Emanuel Wilson earlier today, who could compete for carries early on if Charbonnet is not ready to play in Week 1. No word yet on Charbonnet’s expected spring and summer participation level.

The hard-hitting safety will fit right in. Brisker’s 69 solo tackles ranked second among Bears defenders last year. He notched three TFLs, four pass breakups and one interception as well. This will be Brisker’s first time playing for a team other than the Bears.

Jones, 32, spent the first nine seasons of his career playing for the Patriots. He spent his first season away from New England by playing for the Commanders last year. PFF credits him with five forced incompletions and a 58.5 percent catch rate allowed in 2025.

Pearce’s felony charges include “aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person.” His fourth arrest charge of felony aggravated stalking was changed to a misdemeanor. Per Raimondi, “Pearce allegedly followed the car of [WNBA player Rickea] Jackson, his ex-girlfriend, and repeatedly used his vehicle to collide with hers as she attempted to reach the Doral (Florida) police station.” A police chase allegedly ensued. After crashing his vehicle, Pearce fled on foot but was eventually caught and arrested. Pearce’s 2026 availability appears to be up in the air.

Radunz played 699 snaps for a banged-up Saints offensive line last season. He lined up almost entirely at left guard, though he took a handful of snaps at right guard. He earned a 64.3 PFF pass-blocking grade and a 49.1 PFF run-blocking grade.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers wanted to re-sign Heyward, but were unable to do so. New Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak “wants him as his full back for what he’s building in Vegas.” Heyward was listed as a tight end last season. He lined up all over the formation, including 17 snaps at quarterback, 33 snaps in the back field, 22 snaps in line, 13 snaps in the slot and seven snaps out wide. The contract includes $2 million in financial guarantees.

Bell spent nearly all of the 2025 season with the Seahawks, but was waived late in the year and signed by the Panthers. Bell plays minimally on defense and largely contributes via special teams. He recorded four solo tackles on special teams for the Seahawks last year. The Seahawks correspondingly released CB Tyler Hall.

Granson, 27, caught 7-of-9 targets for 40 yards with the Eagles last year. He played for the Colts before that. Granson will help fill out the depth chart behind TE Gunnar Helm and TE Daniel Bellinger, but he is not fantasy-relevant.

Gardner-Johnson can make up to $6 million this year. The 28-year-old safety allowed a career-high 71.4 percent catch rate playing for both the Texans and Bears last season. He also forced four incompletions, intercepted two passes, recorded 51 solo tackles and notched three TFLs. He may help fill former Bills CB Taron Johnson’s vacated slot cornerback role. The Bills traded Johnson to the Raiders on Sunday.